Pastry Cook I (Advanced Level)

Laredocc; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Performance Bonus - Tiered Scale

Paid Vacation with rollover or payout

Sick, Family and Personal Time Off

Uniforms provided by the Club

Job summary

Laredocc in Laredo, Texas, is seeking a skilled Baker to prepare various baked goods, including bread and pastries, adhering to the club's standard recipes. The role involves supervising the baking team and ensuring high-quality food preparation in a safe environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in baking, with at least two years of experience, and must possess a Food Safety Certification. Competitive benefits include paid vacation and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED.
• Certificate or diploma from a recognized bakery and pastry arts training program.
• At least two years of experience as a commercial baker.
• Food Safety Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all baked goods according to standard recipes.
• Schedule production to maintain inventory of freshly baked goods.
• Review bakery needs for special events.
• Supervise special bake shop orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of ingredients

Aesthetic/artistic eye

Ability to use food preparation equipment

Adherence to health regulations

Education

High School graduate or GED

Certificate from a recognized bakery program

Tools

Large-capacity mixer

Convection oven

Ice cream machine

Pizza oven

Food processor

Job description

Education and Experience

High School graduate or GED. Certificate or diploma from a recognized bakery and pastry arts training program. At least two years of experience as a commercial baker.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Must be able to use basic food preparation equipment including large-capacity mixer, ice cream machine, convection oven, pizza oven, proofer, robo coupe or other food processor, 40-gallon steam kettle and steam cabinet.
• Ensures that work area is safe and secure.
• Attention to detail, knowledge of ingredients, and an aesthetic/artistic eye.
• Adheres to state and local health and food safety regulations.
• Maintains high standards of quality for all food prepared and served.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Job Summary

Prepare all baked goods, including bread and pastries and desserts according to club's standard recipes.

Job Tasks/Duties

• Assesses daily bakery needs with Pastry Chef and/or Executive Chef.
• Schedules production of bread, rolls, biscuits and muffins to maintain a proper inventory of freshly baked goods.
• Prepares all baked goods, puddings, gelatins, frozen desserts, stewed and baked fruits, pies, cakes, French pastries and other bakery items.
• Prepares and serves items in accordance with established recipe and presentation standards.
• Responsible for operating with budgeted food cost guidelines under supervision of Pastry Chef or Executive Chef.
• Review bakery needs for special events in conjunction with the Pastry Chef and/or Executive Chef as they occur.
• Informs management of any problems concerning food quality production.
• Assists the Pastry Chef with daily quality control checks.
• Assists Pastry Chef with equipment evaluations.
• Reports all maintenance and/or repair needs to Pastry Chef or Executive Chef.
• Supervises special bake shop orders including decorated cakes.
• Hires, supervises, trains and evaluates baker's helpers.
• Oversees pastry cart and buffet dessert table set-up and presentation.
• Keeps walk-in organized.
• Sets-up, maintains, cleans and breaks down pastry station.
• Notifies Pastry Chef in advance of expected product shortages.
• Keeps par stocks at proper levels and requisitions supplies as needed to prepare menu items.
• Properly stores all food, which must be covered, dated and rotated daily to ensure proper portion control and quality.
• Attends kitchen employee and staff meetings.
• Assists Pastry Chef in completion of other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Food Safety Certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.

Benefits

• Competitive rate
• Performance Bonus - Tiered Scale
• Paid Vacation with rollover or payout
• Sick, Family and Personal Time Off
• Uniforms provided by the Club

EEO Statement

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionara al gobierno federal la informacion de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted esta autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Los empleadores solo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9.